What time is UFC on ESPN 65 Tonight? Emmet vs Murphy - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy are set to battle in the main event of UFC on ESPN 65 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both fighters hail from the elite featherweight division and bring formidable records to this bout.

Emmett enters the octagon with an impressive track record of 19 wins (7 by knockout) against just four losses. His recent victory was a KO win over Bryce Mitchell in December 2023. Murphy is undefeated with a professional record of 15 wins, including seven knockouts, and comes off a unanimous decision win over Dan Ige in October 2024. With Emmett's history of powerful KO wins, Murphy's impressive unbeaten streak faces its stiffest test yet.

What time is Josh Emmet vs Lerone Murphy fight

Live coverage for the Josh Emmet vs Lerone Murphy main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Josh Emmet vs Lerone Murphy Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, April 5, 2025	06:00 PM	09:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, April 5, 2025	03:00 PM	06:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, April 5, 2025	10:00 PM	01:40 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, April 6, 2025	09:00 AM	12:40 PM

The UFC event featuring Josh Emmet vs. Lauren Murphy takes place tonight at 09:40 PM EST, April 05, 2025. It will be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a featherweight bout and is the main event of the evening.

The fight consists of five rounds. The scheduled start time might vary slightly depending on how long the earlier fights last. Viewers should check local listings for any changes.

For those in different time zones, please refer to the provided table with start times for your country to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Josh Emmet vs Lerone Murphy Fight

You can watch Josh Emmet vs Lerone Murphy via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Josh Emmet vs Lerone Murphy Betting Odds

Underdog: Josh Emmett : 3.5 (+250)
Favorite: Lerone Murphy : 1.3 (-300)

Method of victory	Josh Emmett	Lerone Murphy
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.0 (+500)	4.0 (+300)
By decision or technical decision	8.0 (+700)	2.0 (+100)

Lerone Murphy enters as the favorite with 1.3 (-300) odds. Bettors believe in his victory. Josh Emmett stands as the underdog at 3.5 (+250).

A knockout from Emmett offers a potential payout at 6.0 (+500). Meanwhile, a KO/TKO by Murphy sits at a smaller return of 4.0 (+300).

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Winning by points favors Murphy at 2.0 (+100), indicating confidence in his skills across rounds. Emmett sees lower chances with odds of 8.0 (+700) for a decision victory. Murphy commands expectation, but Emmett delivers long-shot value bets.